Berlin Seeks Negotiated Deal with UniCredit on Commerzbank SME Lending

German Finance Minister Klingbeil signals government priority on Commerzbank's role in financing the domestic economy, indicating a shift toward negotiated settlement with UniCredit over its stake. The statement suggests Berlin is open to talks rather than confrontation, but the outcome remains uncertain. This matters as it shapes the future of a key German lender and its SME lending capacity.